The Asphalt Jungle

Storyline

Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.

Top Cast

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Dix Handley

Louis Calhern

Louis Calhern

Alonzo D. Emmerich

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

Doc Erwin Riedenschneider

Jean Hagen

Jean Hagen

Doll Conovan

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Gus Minissi

John McIntire

John McIntire

Police Commissioner Hardy

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Cobby

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

Lt. Ditrich

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Louis Ciavelli

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Angela Phinlay

Teresa Celli

Teresa Celli

Maria Ciavelli

William 'Wee Willie' Davis

William 'Wee Willie' Davis

Timmons

Dorothy Tree

Dorothy Tree

May Emmerich

Brad Dexter

Brad Dexter

Bob Brannom

John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Dr. Swanson

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Police Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)

Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett

Detective in Hardy's Office (uncredited)

David Bond

David Bond

Father Sortine (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg

Chet Brandenburg

Man at Line-Up (uncredited)

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Benny Burt

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Director

John Huston

Writers

Ben Maddow, John Huston

Status

Released

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